NISTNIST CSFProfiles RiskEASYFree question
What is a qualitative risk assessment?
- A.A risk assessment that uses descriptive categories (high, medium, low) rather than numerical values to rate risks
- B.An assessment that scores risks on a scale (1 to 10), derived from historical loss tables
- C.A review that ranks risks by their cost (in dollars), calculated from annual insurance premiums
- D.A technique that models threats with attack trees (nodes, edges) instead of any rating
Why A is correct
A qualitative risk assessment uses descriptive categories such as high, medium, and low to rate the likelihood and impact of risks, rather than precise numerical or financial values.
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